Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Acura RL Acura RL 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $40,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $38,999

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $48,200
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $44,098
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750 750        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Advance Package             7,950
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698 698        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Advance Package             7,194
Options (change) 3,650 3,700 3,700 2,950 0 0 7,950
Options (change) 3,395 3,442 3,442 2,744 0 0 7,194
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 895
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $97,905 $98,605 $100,605 $144,855 $163,805 $215,005 $57,045
Total Invoice $91,186 $91,837 $93,697 $134,849 $152,584 $200,165 $52,187

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz S-Class dealer quotes or Acura RL dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,721
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12300hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$97,905$98,605$100,605$144,855$163,805$215,005$57,045
Adjustments for Features-5,740-7,440-5,690-9,315-14,865-14,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,165$91,165$94,915$135,540$148,940$200,140$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,750$44,375$57,775$108,975$0
Total Invoice$91,186$91,837$93,697$134,849$152,584$200,165$52,187
Adjustments for Features-5,346-6,929-5,299-8,672-13,847-13,8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,840$84,908$88,398$126,177$138,737$186,326$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,490$41,269$53,829$101,418$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura RL

Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRL
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction      $0
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row      $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$11,490$13,190$11,440$15,065$20,615$20,615$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$7,440$5,690$9,315$14,865$14,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,346-6,929-5,299-8,672-13,847-13,8390

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132012
ModelS-ClassRL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in110.2 in
Length206.5 in195.8 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.